DETROIT -- Left-handed hitting Leonys Martin will get the start in center field Friday night against New York Yankees southpaw Jordan Montgomery.
The Detroit Tigers center fielder is 0-for-6 this season against lefties, but has six hits in the last two games.
Mike Fiers (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will face Montgomery (0-0, 4.82) in the game beginning at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.
Current members of the Yankees have hit .328 (20-for-61) against Fiers in past meetings. Neil Walker (9-for-19, three doubles and a home run) has faced him more than any other player in pinstripes.